Solana is a public blockchain platform. It achieves consensus using the proof of stake mechanism. Its internal cryptocurrency is SOL. In 2021, Bloomberg journalist Joanna Ossinger described Solana as "a potential long-term rival for Ethereum", citing superior transaction speeds and lower associated costs. Wikipedia   Market cap: $46B (September 2021)   Developer(s): Solana Labs & Solana Foundation   Symbol: ◎   Circulating supply: 308,704,493.99 SOL (as 24th Dec 2021)   Code: SOL   Written in: Rust   Exchange rate: US$203 (October 2021)